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Weekly columns contain information about the library's latest books, events, donors and other materials plus other news relating to the library, literacy and education for all ages.

2008, 2007 and 2006 (most recent first)

2008

May 8: Lance Armstrong Foundation donates cancer survivor information to library – with a free copy for you

May 1: Library celebrates National Volunteer Week

April 24:Three new series available for students
in third through tenth grades

April 17:Hone your computer skills with library resources

April 10: Celebrating National Library Week and the Week of the Young Child

April 3: Friday afternoon programs aim to attract more youngsters and teens to library

March 27: Calling all collectors – display your treasures at the library

March 20: New Easter and springtime books for youngsters  

March 14: Local author’s autobiography is inspiring story of a spiritual healer overcoming adversity

March 6: Pagosa pilots raise $5,000 for new teen center in library

Feb 28: Lifelong Learning lectures resume in March

Feb 21: Meagan’s Place adds more books for early teens

Feb 14:Consumer health database available free through library web site

Feb 7: New books highlight local and national Indian history and heroes

Jan 31: Library searching for two board members

Jan 24: Friends of the Library donate denim shirts to staff plus install two display cases

Jan 24: Fewer Americans are reading for pleasure but Pagosa’s picture is much brighter

Jan 17: Many more large print books added to library’s collection 

Jan 10: Library offers free access to online courses and practice tests for academic and licensing exams

Jan 3: New series of books on American states aimed at third through seventh grades

 

2007

Dec 27: New self-help books just in time for New Year’s resolutions

Dec 20: New Christmas books for youngsters at your library

Dec 13: Meagan’s Place adding new books
in library for Pagosa’s teens

Dec 6: No more fines for overdue library books and other materials!

Nov 29:“Giving Tree” at library seeks your donations of books for needy local youngsters

Nov 22: Thanksgiving thoughts for you and your family

Nov 15: Library’s return on your investment: 4 or 5 to 1
Nov 8: Local author writes novel set in Colorado gold mine

Nov 1: Civic Club bazaar Saturday features record variety of booths, raffle, great food

Oct 25: Library purchases three new on-line databases to better serve our computer users
Oct 18:Library receives settlement for soil problems during construction
Oct 11:Fall schedule full of free fun, informative events at your library
Oct 4:Fall Lifelong Learning lecture series begins this Saturday
Sept 27:What happens to your donations of books and other materials?
Sept 20: John Graves’ memoir reflects his positive attitude about life
Sept 13: Local artists’ work to be displayed at your library
Sept 6: Free fun activities and classes for all ages start next week
Aug 30: New books on summer sports and outdoor activities
Aug 23: New books for kids and teens, in English and Spanish
Aug 16:Travel books inspire trips near home and around the world
Aug 9: Wealth of books on CD just in time for summer driving
Aug 2: Reading Women cards and journals raise funds for library
July 26: Opera and other music CDs donated to library
July 19: Final Harry Potter book released this weekend
July 12: Friends of the Library book sale: Great bargains, food and fun
July 5: Spanish and bilingual children's books plus new Spanish medical encyclopedia
June 28: Civic Club donates funds for new staff furniture
June 21: New set of organic garden books donated by Pagosa Bible church
June 14: Free summer reading program starts June 19 for county youngsters
June 7: Weeding our collection of audio books and a request for donations
May 31:New policy will bring more large-print books to our shelves
May 24: Update your knowledge of international countries with two new book series
May 17: Second Pagosa Reads! lecture on fire takes place this evening
May 10: Meet your new youth services librarian

May 3: Second year of Pagosa Reads! debuts next week
April 26: Honoring our library volunteers during National Volunteer Week
April 19: Join us to pay tribute to retiring children's librarian
April 12: Books about outdoor activities to fuel your Spring Fever
April 5: Large print books, other services available for aging eyes
March 29: Save the dates for Pagosa Reads! events
March 22: Friends of the Library make generous $6,500 gift
March 15: New biographies of famous people for fourth graders and up
March 8: Pagosa Pilots host beach party fundraiser for library
March 1: United Country Premier Brokers donate globe and atlas
March 1: Extraordinary new books for young people
February 22: Civic Club donates software to library
February 22: Bonanza for students who love science and science fairs

February 15: New Spanish language books added to library's collection
February 8:
Valentine fun for kids masks serious goal: literacy

February 1: Books about Colorado and Southwest offer myriad options
January 25: Lifelong Learning lectures resume March 3
January 18: Why libraries are good for Pagosa and our country
January 11: Cookbooks local and international

January 4: New year starts with library staff changes

 

2006
December 29: Books to support your New Year's resolutions
December 22: Books and DVDs illuminate the Christmas spirit
December 15: What the numbers reveal about your library
December 8: Christmas events at the library
December 1: Music CDs available for checkout at the library
November 22: Thanksgiving holiday weekend special time for Americans
November 16: Thanks to our volunteers -- lifeblood of the library
November 9: Library offers more than 80 magazines and newspapers
November 2: Christmas books, music, Civic Club holiday bazaar
October 26: Libraries and Internet: Perfect partnership
October 19: Civic Club Christmas bazaar has record number of booths
October 12: Library's website: Access to the world's knowledge
October 5: What we learned from your surveys -- Part 2
September 28: What we learned from your surveys -- Part 1
September 21: 'Mystery lady' donates book club bonanza
September 14: How to raise an A+ student
September 7: Book sale, plus how to train your mind to keep learning

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